Bluffton University
Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Laws of Constantine
This site, which is provided for by the Medieval Sourcebook of Fordham University, gives the text of five of the laws passed by Constantine regarding Catholics and the Christian Church.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Slave Revolts
This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Ammianus Marcellinus (C.330 395 Ce)
Fordham University provides translation of a commentary by the Greek historian Ammianus Marcellinus that criticizes everything about the 4th century Roman life, from overeating to bad driving.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Eutropius
Fordham University gives a brief selection by Eutropius about the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Describes him as a very pious and generous man, despite all his power and the problems he faced.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Medieval Jewish Life
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives links to Maimonides 613 Mitzvot, his laws of the Torah and Mashiach, and the Oath of Maimonides.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Caligula: Historical Background
This resource presents a biography of Gaius, known as Caligula, the third emperor of Rome. Written in timeline form, it gives literary and artistic evidence about his life. It stresses the lack of credible information about his life and...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Trier
Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.
Friesian School
Fresian School: Rome and Romania
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
Friesian School
Friesian.com: Severans
This article is a reference to Severus's military rule and how he was able to maintain it.
Friesian School
Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Religion and Politics in Daily Life
In this lesson, students will examine various aspects of religion in ancient Rome including the role of mythology, polytheism versus. monotheism, the treatment of Jews and Christians, and the spread of Christianity. To guide their...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Mapping an Empire
In this instructional activity, students will compare a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC with one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD. Using these two maps as a reference, students will use critical reading skills to learn about the expansion...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Who's Who in Roman History
In this lesson, students produce a classroom documentary about important historical figures from the Roman Empire. They will also create posters to be part of a classroom timeline showing when each of these people lived and their impact...
PBS
Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: The Violence of Ancient Rome
This instructional activity focuses on the extreme violence that permeated Roman society and how that violence may have attributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire. Students will make comparisons between the violence in ancient Rome...
PBS
Pbs.org: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Students will learn about Roman architecture, technology, and medicine by becoming teachers for a day. Students will participate in a class discussion about Rome's contributions in these areas and then work in small groups to become...
PBS
Timeline of Peter and Paul
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Roman Empire (Lesson Plans)
Find eight video-enhanced lesson plans to enrich a study of the Roman empire, from the producers of the four-part PBS documentary "Roman Empire in the First Century." The lessons take students on multidisciplinary explorations of the...
PBS
Pbs: Illustrated Timeline of the Roman Empire (60 Bce to 180 Ce)
An interactive timeline of Rome's transformation into an empire, beginning with Caesar and ending with Marcus Aurelius.
University of California
University of California Santa Barbara: What Is Roman Concrete?
Provides information on how Roman concrete was produced and how this technique contributed to the architectural concepts of their buildings.
PBS
Pbs: Caligula
This site provides a narrative of the life of Caligula. Includes quotes from historians.
Choices Program, Brown University
Brown University: A Brief History of Petra
An article which gives the history of Petra considered the major city of the civilization of Nabataea located in the Middle East. The area was taken over by the Roman Empire.
Other
Hadrian's Wall, Details Along the Wall
This is a collection of pictures taken along Hadrian's Wall. It also includes a map showing exactly where the wall is in relation to present-day Britain and Scotland, with an explanation of each item along the wall.